Israel refused to halt construction of settlements various
May 29, 2009 – 9:36 pmDespite criticism from the international community, Israeli authorities are not going to stop building settlements in the occupied territories, arguing that the Jewish settlements in the West Bank will be living “normal life”.
arrogantly rejecting U.S. calls to halt construction on occupied Palestinian land, Israeli Government responded Obama administration, that the fate of the settlements will be decided only in the direct talks between Israelis and Palestinians.
U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton announced to journalists this week that President Barack Obama is seeking stop all settlement activities, to convince the Palestinian side to make further peace talks.
The Israelis have rejected the requirement of Clinton, saying her words merely reflected the difference in the approaches that emerged during the meeting between President Boris Obama and Netanyahu, B. premiere on May 18.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has rejected the possibility of peace talks with the Israelis until not frozen all the work in the settlements.
The occupied in 1967, the territories Israel has more than 280 thousand settlers, the Associated Press.
